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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Yin Tang<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 330.990.8702<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: yintang@clevelandasianfestival.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2011 Cleveland Asian Festival has a Competitive Edge!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Its that time of the year again, when the weather is warmer and Clevelanders are looking for things to do outside of their homes. Sometimes it is easy to miss what is just around the corner like the Cleveland Asian Festival. This annual festival takes place at Asia Plaza, conveniently located on the corner of Payne Avenue and East 30th Street.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Last year this event drew about 10,000 people in just one day. This year to accompany more attractions and more people this event has grown to two days. This year the Cleveland Asian Festival will expand to a full weekend- May 21st and May 22nd.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Some of the attractions that can be expected at the Cleveland Asian Festival are the competitions. There will be challenges setup for attendees to try their hand. You can go one on one with a friend in sumo wrestling. However, if you are feeling a bit more cautious, there will be food competitions. Last year, there was an eggroll eating contest in which the contenders eagerly consumed their portions in lightning speed! With the crowd cheering them on, it was truly an ebullient demonstration. If you are not in the mood for eggrolls, that is quite alright. This year, they will be an added samosa eating competition as well. It will be interesting to speculate how the contenders will wolf down their triangular potato dumplings. Each of winners will be able to take home a medal to commemorate their participation and good sportsmanship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Among other attractions to be expected are ethnic foods from local restaurants, a free health pavilion thanks to the Cleveland Clinic, cultural performances, and children’s activities. It doesn’t matter if you are a long time Clevelander or just passing through, this is one Festival that you do not want to miss!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: http://ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: May 21st-May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>###<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Johnny Wu<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>216.539.4634<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Producer/Director/Editor/Wire-Stunt<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.mdifilm.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.rapturethemovie.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.thegummingzombie.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More reels at www.vimeo.com/mdifilm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Principal Brand Strategist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Sampson / Carnegie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Serious Brand Strategies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>www.Smarterthinking.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OCA Image TV Magazine on TV20 & iTunes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.ocagc.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Co-Chair Executive Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Administrator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland IndieClub<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.indieclub.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.clevelandindieclub.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>